Maybe you have already noticed the days are getting a little shorter, and temperature has started to drop. Of course, this means the winter is coming! It’s time to make sure you have your bathroom radiator installed for those cold days. This is a basic guide to help you decide what towel rail would work the best in your bathroom.

Before looking further, here are some questions you should be considered first:

Towel Drying Radiator

Type of heating:

Are you going to connect the towel rail to the central heating system or you will just use a heater element?

Central Heating Towel rails

You can simply plumb your new towel rail into your existing central heating system, controlling flow with a pair of existing or new radiator valves. However, you can only use it when the central heating is on.

Electrically heated rails

This is usually suited to flats or high-rise buildings, where the pressure required for central heating may be tricky to achieve – or in the room that only have an electrical spur connection. Such as in a converted loft or an extension.

Dual Fuel

This allows you to heat the towel rail in the summer months by switching to electrical heat and heat in the colder months by your central heating.

Where is the best location to install my towel rails?

Ideally, the towel rails should locate on the coldest wall of the room, as this will ensure the heat is distributed throughout the room effectively. This would normally be the external wall.

Then, you need to consider the space and the shape of your bathroom, where is your existing pipework, and where are your bath and shower going to be located? You’ll want to get out of the shower and the bath, with an easy reach to your warm and cosy towel.

Make sure the towel rail will heat up your bathroom

Every bathroom is different, there are various requirements when it comes to getting them to an optimum temperature. Firstly, working out the usage, what type of bathroom that you are planning to install? A small ensuite, cloakroom or a big family bathroom? Use this calculator to work out what the BTU is (British Thermal Unit) for your room. Then, you can find the towel rail that is effective enough for your room. You can usually find the towel rail’s BTU in product description or specifications.

Alternatively, calculate the heat requirement of the bathroom in Watts. Check with your heating engineer for the exact requirement. As a rough guide for initial sizing allows 50 Watts per cubic metre of the room. To convert the Watts into BTU/HR multiply 3.412.

First and foremost a radiator’s purpose is to heat a room or space where it is situated, but that is no reason why it cannot look stylish and, colourful and be an attraction. We offer a huge selection of designer radiators at our web pages ranging from simplicity to outrageously modern. We illustrate just four radiators of differing design, all of which are both efficient and attractive.

The Zehnder Keel Sym Stainless Steel Radiator has been described as an example of a modern work of art, it could pass for that, but it is a marvellous piece of engineering. Manufactured form stainless steel with a choice of finish in either brushed or polished, the beauty of this bathroom radiator is shown at its best when fitted against a coloured wall. Essentially for use in a central heating system, but it can be fitted with an electric element for summer use and is offered with a ten year guarantee.

The Bisque Orbit Electric Towel Radiator is a compact and very efficient electric towel warmer and with the compact size of just 900(h) x 500(l) x 50(d) mm it is sure to into the smallest bathroom or kitchen for that matter. With an output of 200 watts, controlled by a non-adjustable thermostat, you can enjoy the luxury of wrapping up in a warm towel on a cold winter morning.

Perfect in the eyes of the traditionalist and to modernist too, the Imperial Tumba Cast Iron Radiator epitomises the way a radiator should look. Those that first see that radiator are stunned by the elegantly crafted piece of metalwork, which adds a touch of luxury to the room. Made from solid cast iron, this robust fixture features the most surprisingly delicate floral patterns on the surface; the Tumba is offered in a choice of four different colours including Pewter, Cast Iron, Old Copper and White, a touch of elegance guaranteed.

You will certainly be “springing” into the future if you decide upon this very desirable Bisque Hot Spring Radiator. Friends will believe that you have decided to take up modern art when they first see this stunning radiator. The radiator is offered in a choice of five distinctive and elegant finishes, white, black, metallica, or chrome and has a very impressive output of 781 watts, other sizes are available.

The bathroom is an area where we can all indulge in a little luxury and Bauhaus is one company which has a range of products that can only be described as luxurious. We illustrate just three form the comprehensive range that will enhance any bathroom. Two of the items qualify for 0% discount on their own but all three can mean that you will be able to spread the payments over any period of your choice up to a maximum of four years.

The Bauhaus Design Walnut Wall Hung Two Door Basin Unit is ideal for just about any bathroom size, compact but spacious this nit will fit easily into even a smaller bathroom. The basin unit is a classy walnut finish and is accompanied by a high gloss mineral resin basin. The unit features a height adjustable internal shelf and the basin unit is easily customised by fitting taps of your choice which can be purchased separately from the appropriate web pages.

No bathroom is complete without a mirror and we suggest that it would be hard to find one that is better than the Bauhaus Mirrored Aluminium Wall Hung Cabinet. This mirror cabinet will give more space for all your toiletries and features an adjustable internal shelf. This aluminium cabinet is easy to keep clean and is highly resistant to high humidity. Illumination is provided by two 40 watt fluorescent lamps which are switched by an infra-red sensor beneath the cabinet.

Complete your make over by fitting this stunning chrome finished towel warmer and add the bonus of a warm bathroom too. The Bauhaus Essence Curved Flat Towel Rail is a very distinctive shape and we feel confident that this highly efficient towel warmer will add grace and elegance to any modern bathroom context. The finish of the Bauhaus essence radiator is offered in either chrome or distinctive anthracite in two heights, either 1080mm or 1380mm.

This is the time of year when we really notice and appreciate a lovely warm bathroom, the range of bathroom heated towel rails and radiators has never been better and we are rightly proud of the range offered at our web pages.

If you are considering upgrading or installing a heated towel rail into a new bathroom, there are some things that you may wish to consider before buying. Do you just want a heated towel rail or is it more likely that the size of the room will mean that you need to combine the two.

For example a small room can mean that a heated towel rail can do the job for you. The towel rail can either be plumbed into your heating system or you could if it is more practical have an electric powered one.

For the larger bathroom, or in a home where many people can be hanging towels onto the rail, we suggest that it may be better to have a standard radiator and fix some hanging rails onto it.

For some really exciting radiator designs that are remarkably efficient as well as good looking, Aestus Arezzo Designer Radiator is quite breath-taking. Manufactured from high quality stainless steel tube, available in a polished steel finish, the radiator is suitable for both open and closed circuits either left or right handed to choice.

This is just one example of the many radiators that are offered, contemporary, designer or traditional, all our radiators are at our unbeatable prices, which will not be bettered anywhere.

So the Super Loo 1000 from Umai Yarikata Toire (Magnificent Toilet) wasn’t real, we got you there, April Fools! So you don’t need to start about ripping out your bathroom suite and doing away with your showers and baths. However if you are looking for a new bathroom, then there is some fantastic new products which, themselves could almost be April Fools, but they are real and would make ideal additions to any bathroom!

The Leather Bath

For that added bit of luxury The Imperial Radison Cureo Cast Iron and Real Leather Bath really is a wonderful option. Yes that’s right a leather bath, the trim is made from a gorgeous chocolate leather strip which has been hand stitched and looks stunning. The bath is made from cast iron but the leather is what makes it unusual and would be a nice luxurious touch in a bathroom.

The Speaker Bath

One of our favourite bits of top tech for the bathroom is the Kaldewei Soundwave Sound System for Baths. With this you can turn your bath into a giant speaker, all without getting electrocuted! In an effort to bring relaxation to the next level the bath uses Bluetooth to connect to either your iPad, iPhone, laptop or any Bluetooth enabled device and can play music through 6 acoustic panels.

The Madonna Radiator

Reminiscent of the conical bra worn my Madonna, the Madonna Radiator from Aeon really will add an intriguing touch to your bathroom. You might be warned to make sure you don’t poke an eye out with it though!

The Lamp Shower

Quite ingenious really, the Axor LampShower 1jet overhead shower from Hansgrohe is a lampshade shape shower head, a bulb sits above the shower head lighting up your shower. Completely safe the integrated lighting is completely protected from the water so you won’t get any nasty shocks.

Leeds based Phoenix have been producing a comprehensive range of whirlpool baths, together with other designer products for the bathroom, which they have been supplying to the home and export markets, very successfully for a number of years. Recently the company’s technical department have been working on an exciting new range of products that are designed to complement the range. UK Bathrooms are delighted to have added these new products to their Phoenix range.

New furniture has been added and we have to say that within the Ilario range, the Phoenix Cima 60Z Wall Hung Bathroom Suite is a three piece collection that revives an art deco feel. Finished in an eye catching black and white finish this is perfect for those looking to rejuvenate a bathroom. These units are supplied at a knock down price from UK Bathrooms at just £375, an unbelievable £124.90 below the recommended price.

Another new addition which is guaranteed to give the “wow” factor is the Phoenix Juliet Freestanding Bath. This bath has been described as delightfully feminine in look and so the name Juliet seemed appropriate. This freestanding bath with its ample capacity of 223 litres is ideal for bathrooms with a little bit of extra space to show off its gentle curves. Yours for just £1024 a 25% discount at UK Bathrooms!

Another new freestanding bath from Phoenix is the Darcy and you will not need toy boats in the bath, this is your very own boat like bath with a true asymmetrical shape that is a wonderful addition to a modern home. Not just eye catching but designed with the user very much in mind this freestanding bath has been designed with a shape that will support the back as you relax in comfort and style. Offered at UK Bathrooms at £1024, this is again a saving of 25% below list price. There is no delivery charge for both this product and the Juliet freestanding bath.

Phoenix already have a range of both contemporary and tradition radiators in their portfolio, the Aemilia Tradition Radiator is the very latest addition and this design of classic towel warmer will transport you back to the bathrooms of top hotels of yesteryear. The Aemilia may look delightfully 1920’s but it benefits from modern technology. We are offering this to you at £284, which is a generous £94.60 off the retail price of £378.60.

The full range of Phoenix products can be viewed at our new web pages and we can guarantee you that you will not buy Phoenix products cheaper, that is our guarantee to you.

Contrary to the belief held by many that to have elegance and subtle lines, a bath has to be manufactured from acrylic. However, this is not the case and German manufacturer Kaldewei clearly demonstrates with their range of steel and enamel bath tubs. Blending these two materials shows to perfection how two entirely authentic and natural materials can combine to produce an incomparable and elegant product.

One of the classic examples of a steel and enamel bath is the Bassino a bath that has clean but elegant lines and provides enough space to float as well as ample room for the user if an overbath shower is added.

The Kaldewei Centro Dou has sweeping curves and is an oval shape but designed to be fitted either in a corner or centrally. With a centrally placed waste, this is a bath that can be comfortably enjoyed by two people; simply a pure and elegant design.

For a timeless design the Classic Dou is an example of a steel and enamel bath, with options for you to define the position of the taps, thanks to its spacious rim. The bath can be fitted anywhere and can be situated in an alcove or even semi recessed into the floor. The inner shape of these baths extends an invitation to two people to take a seat and enjoy the comfort.

For the smaller bathroom the superbly designed Kaldewei Mini saves in its length but is more than made up with the width, designed cleverly to allow room just where it is most needed, at the shoulders. The tapered design means that the amount of water required is reduced, a good eco feature and it is offered either as a right or left handed model.

With many great design features the opinion that demands that we no longer just want a simple bath tub, but one that has subtle lines and clever angles, with perhaps the option of two sharing. Kaldewei can satisfy those requirements with their designer range of steel and enamel products.

Getting out of a warm bath or shower into a cold bathroom can be uncomfortable, but thankfully there is a range of bathroom radiators available to help heat the bathroom and dry your towels at the same time. Here is a quick overview of the options when it comes to heating your bathroom.

Central heating radiators

By far the most common type of radiator in the bathroom, a central heating radiator or towel rail is connected straight into your existing heating system. These are available in a range of different styles, shapes and sizes, and it’s easy to find one to suit any style of bathroom including the Aestus Partito 4 Column Radiator featured below.

Electric Towel Rails

Electric towel rails are another popular choice when it comes to bathrooms. They have an advantage over central heating radiators as they can be turned on when needed and do not rely on the central heating system to be on. These types of radiators are also available in various shapes and sizes and can be positioned on any spare wall like the Zehnder Atoll Electric Radiator featured below.

Dual Fuel Towel Rails

Thanks to modern technology there is now a range of dual fuel radiators on the market. They can run on both the existing heating system or by electricity with the flick of a switch. Due to the unique heating elements in these radiators they are often more expensive than central heating or electric radiators, but offer the best of both worlds like the Apollo Ravenna Traditional Towel Rail CR Dual Fuel featured below.

Underfloor Heating

Underfloor Heating is the most luxurious heating solution for the bathroom and is also the most expensive. This type of heating system is usually installed when a whole new bathroom is being fitted or built from scratch and offers consistent heating throughout the whole bathroom.

Underfloor heating systems are available in both electric or central heating styles and are usually control by a separate thermostat, below is an example of electric underfloor heating system, the Raychem T2Quicknet 160 Underfloor Heating Mat Set.

Finding bargains at the UK Bathrooms web pages is not difficult; in fact it could be described as routine with their pricing policy regarded as the best on the internet. However there are times when they are able to reduce the price of bathroom and heating products to an even lower level when reductions in warehouse stock or showroom displays are changed.

One example of an item which is now showing a reduction of £1134 on the recommended retail price of £1464, which is a massive 77% discount! The is an ex showroom display item, in excellent condition and ready to fit and enhance your home. This imaginative and brilliantly designed award winning radiator is an icon of contemporary design and a step away from the standard radiator which has been used to heat our homes for many years now. There is just one of these items and it comes with the full manufacturers guarantee, but due to it being a clearance line you would be unable to return this.

With the summer fast approaching this is the time to consider upgrading your current towel drying arrangements particularly if you are considering an upgrade to your bathroom or en-suite areas. Towel drying and warming is an important function in a modern home, long gone are the days when wet towels from a rail were normal or we had to go to an old fashioned airing cupboard to retrieve one, and we always forgot before we got into the bath or shower!

Upgrading to one of the sleek modern electric bathroom radiators makes sense; this means that you do not have to have any heat from your boiler to keep your fluffy towel warm and cosy. One of the many at the UK Bathroom radiators web pages is the Zehnder which is a really clever design and will fit into the smallest of spaces. Featuring low electricity consumption and an integrated hinge allowing it to be swivelled 180′ the Vesta is available in White matt, Volcanic or Aluminium colour.